Volunteer or Intern Artists needed for Summer Daycamps
Nearby Nature Info Session Music and Art Daycamps 2018-25hhe4s
Go Wild with Nearby Nature: Artists wanted for Summer Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities
Are you an artist or musician? Looking for a rewarding internship or volunteer project for summer? Enjoy the outdoors? Good news — Nearby Nature is looking for you!
- What: Assist with Summer Daycamps, share music and art with kids
- When: Summer Term
- Where: Alton Baker Park (near the UO)
- Why: Get field experience, share your passion, develop leadership skills, spend time outside, meet awesome people, have fun!
So how do you get involved? Connect with us in one of the following ways. We would love to do interviews this spring.
- Apply for an internship here or fill out a volunteer questionnaire here. Summary of job descriptions below.
- Attend Nearby Nature’s Summer Daycamps Info Night: Wednesday, May 30, 6:00-7:30 pm at Nearby Nature’s yurt in Alton Baker Park. Not required but highly recommended. Contact us prior to this meeting if possible, especially if you can’t attend. We still want to hear from you!
- Call 541-687-9699 or email info@nearbynature.org. Ask questions and let us know what interests you.
Thanks! We (and the kids and critters in Alton Baker Park) look forward to hearing from you soon.
— Beth Stein, ShyAnne Groberg, and Shaun Daniel — Nearby Nature Staff
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Quick Summary of Nearby Nature Internships and Volunteer Positions
1) Summer Daycamp Interns and Volunteers: Help at daycamps with everything from hikes and bike rides to earth art and bug catching. M-F, one week at a time, 4-8 hours per day. Training provided. Interns 60-120 hours total. Volunteer time commitment varies.
3) Spring and Summer Learnscape Garden Interns: Learn about soil, perennials and annuals, crop rotation, companion plantings, bugs, weeds, native plants, composting, and more. No experience necessary, although welcome. Training provided. Interns 6-12 hours per week.
4) Summer Musicians, Artists and Canoe helpers: Help us bring music, art and creativity into camp by sharing your talent with kids! Join us for pre-scheduled canoe trips in Alton Baker Park. Contact us for specific dates for canoeing.